My Own United States (1918)
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When his son is reluctant to fight for democracy Philip Nolan II shares with him the secret he has long held, the treason of the first Philip Nolan "The Man Without a Country." He explains how the elder Nolan played into the hands of Aaron Burr; how Thomas Jefferson was elected president over Burr; how Alexander Hamilton prevented the conscienceless Burr becoming governor of New York; the duel between Hamilton and Burr; how Philip Nolan was later arrested on his wedding night for aiding Burr, who had conspired to start a rival government in the south to wage war against the United States, and how he was later banished from the United States for saying "Damn the United States! I wish I might never hear its name again," and how Philip Nolan died kissing the flag of the country he had execrated. Understanding how important freedom is the younger Nolan rushes to enlist.
Cast
- Arnold Daly - Lt. Philip Nolan I, II, III, IV
- Sidney Bracey - Capt. Rene Gautier
- Eddie Dunn - Gen. Wilkinson
- Claude Cooper - William Bayard
- Mary Carr - Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
- Anna Lehr - Agnes Churchill
- Frederick Truesdell - Mr. Pendleton
- Charles E. Graham - Col. Aaron Burr
- Duncan McRae - Gen. Alexander Hamilton
- P.R. Scammon - President Thomas Jefferson
Screenplay
- Edward Everett Hale (Story)
- Anthony Paul Kelly (Scenario Writer)
Themes
Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
freedom, lost film, early america
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Own United States about?
- When his son is reluctant to fight for democracy Philip Nolan II shares with him the secret he has long held, the treason of the first Philip Nolan "The Man Without a Country." He explains how the elder Nolan played into the hands of Aaron Burr; how Thomas Jefferson was elected president over Burr; how Alexander Hamilton prevented the conscienceless Burr becoming governor of New York; the duel between Hamilton and Burr; how Philip Nolan was later arrested on his wedding night for aiding Burr, who had conspired to start a rival government in the south to wage war against the United States, and how he was later banished from the United States for saying "Damn the United States! I wish I might never hear its name again," and how Philip Nolan died kissing the flag of the country he had execrated. Understanding how important freedom is the younger Nolan rushes to enlist.
- Who directed My Own United States?
- My Own United States was directed by John W. Noble.
- Who stars in My Own United States?
- My Own United States stars Arnold Daly, Sidney Bracey, Eddie Dunn, Claude Cooper, Mary Carr, Anna Lehr.
- How long is My Own United States?
- My Own United States has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is My Own United States?
- My Own United States is a Drama film.
- Where was My Own United States produced?
- My Own United States was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Own United States?
- The themes of My Own United States include: Stories of Hope and Redemption.